亮点

  • Lantern-laden makiwara boats on the Tenno River by night
  • A morning procession of boats the next day
  • Around 600 years of tradition

由来与背景

Around 600 years old, the festival is counted among Japan's three great river festivals, famous for its glowing makiwara boats.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About 15 minutes' walk from Meitetsu Tsushima Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, families

温馨提示

The night 'Eve Festival' is the highlight — book sajiki seating early.

交通

Tennogawa Park and Tsushima Shrine — Tsushima City, Aichi

Japan-Event Editorial
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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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